Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories


OneGreenPlanet.Org / April 16, 2012 / 57 Comments


Product Review + Giveaway: CoolCorC Accessories

Product Name: CoolCorC Accessories

Items Reviewed: WristletLarge PurseJournal Cover and Wallet

Where to Buy: To purchase these products, CLICK HERE!

About CoolCorc: CoolCorC designs fashionable accessories out of a sustainably harvested, eco-friendly and regenerative material – cork! CoolCorC strives to utilize the innate attributes of cork and cork fabric in each of their designs. Cork fabric is a wonderful alternative to traditional leather because it is supple and luxurious to the touch. No trees or animals are harmed to harvest cork, a naturally water-, stain- and scratch-resistant material. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee CoolCorC is headed by Josh and Jess – a husband and wife team who are also Architects. They began their cork fashion line in 2010 with the Knoxville Farmers Market – originally creating each cork accessory by hand – and have since grown their online store to include their original designs for purses, clutches, journal covers, reusable cup sleeves, and wallets.

The One Green Planet VerdictEach of the CoolCorC accessories we reviewed is made from soft, durable, neutral-colored cork. The material alone makes each piece unique as well as appropriate for daily wear! They’re a great way to make a subtle, environmentally-friendly fashion statement.

  • The CoolCorC Wristlet is a great choice for quick errands or a casual night out and won’t leave you worried about losing your belongings. It is compact and stylish, and can comfortably hold few make-up items, credit cards, cash and a phone. The cool printed border adds spunk!
  • The CoolCorC Large Purse is a sober-looking, strongly constructed piece. The neutral color makes it great for daily use and the printed lining inside makes it fun. We thought it looked more regular-sized than “large,” which means we’d love to see a larger size for women on the go!
  • The CoolCorC Journal/Sketchbook Cover is a great alternative to a traditional leather journal. The refillable cover holds a 5.5″ x 8.5″ pad, and comes in two fun prints – streams and speckles. Make a statement at your next meeting with one of these awesome covers!
  • The CoolCorC Wallet is perfect for the minimalist guy or gal. It has space for cash and a few cards, and is made of the same soft, flexible cork and cloth materials as the rest of the line.

To purchase these products, CLICK HERE!

CONTEST DETAILS: (CLOSED)

You know our verdict, now we need yours! The good people at CoolCorC have generously offered to send a few lucky One Green Planet readers one of the awesome accessories reviewed above!**

To make our jobs easier, all you have to do is ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

WHICH COOLCORC PRODUCT FROM THIS REVIEW WOULD YOU LIKE TO CARRY WITH YOU EVERYWHERE AND WHY?

Respond in our comments section (not facebook comments) below. The most creative answers will be chosen! 

**Contest Open to U.S. and Canada residents only

CONTEST WINNERS: Shylah Negovan, David Christie, Michael Van Larut, Sandi Swiss, Ashley Valentin, Laura Thompson, Shelley Specht, Eddie Gonzalez and Karine Varga!
Congratulations and thank you for participating!
Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories SKU UPC Model

An Ice-Breaker!

Jun 04, 2012 by Shelley Specht

I love my new CoolCorC large purse and to my delight, several people have asked me about it after noticing that it was made out of cork. It is a conversation starter to be sure! I can toss my wallet, medications, pen, keys, and even my iPad in it and still have room left over for whatever else I happen to be carrying with me. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review this purse!


So many compliments!

May 29, 2012 by Laura Thompson

I am in love with my new CoolCorC large purse! It is just perfect for summer, matching it with a white flowy dress and some cork-heeled shoes. It fits everything I need; my (huge) wallet, my Kindle, my waterbottle, cell phone, keys, and all be being super cute. I get compliments on it daily!


CoolCorC Purse

May 24, 2012 by Karine Varga

My Large CoolCorc Purse is Perfect! It's well made, eco-friendly and the fabric lining is adorable.


Love my Wristlet!

May 24, 2012 by Shylah Negovan

I absolutely love my wristlet. I use it any time I am going out. I chuck my huge bulky work purse in the closet and just stash the essentials in the wristlet. Everything fits just right. The cork itself is so smooth and flexible. I get a lot of compliments about the unique design. I would love to see the fabric portions come in different styles, so that I could get another one to wear with the bright colors of summer!


Lovely Journal Cover!

May 22, 2012 by Ashley Valentin

I love the the journal cover I received. Its super light weight and so pretty! I can use it again and again! I'm using it n0w as a sketch book and once school starts up again I'm going to use it as a cover to my planner! I love it! There's even a little pocket to but cards in and a pen. Thank you so much!


5.0 5.0 8 8 I love my new CoolCorC large purse and to my delight, several people have asked me about it after noticing that it was made out of cork. It is a conversation starter to be sure! Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories
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57 Responses to “Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories”

  1. avatar Katelyn says:

    LOVE the Wristlet, perfect for a vegan living in the big city of CHICAGO!

  2. avatar Cathie says:

    The large purse is the one I would pick. I would pick this one since it marrie two of my favorite things purses and cork. Well not so much the cork but the material would remind me of my second favorite thing wine. Put that together with the fact that it is a truly awesome green product puts it on the radar.

  3. avatar Ryan Hopson says:

    The cork journal cover! Recently becoming vegan it’s been hard to find (and afford) replacements to my old leather gear that are durable and attractive. This would be perfect an help me spread the vegan message at work!

  4. avatar Jen Stewart says:

    I have to say I would LOVE to carry the CoolCorc large purse everywhere with me. My purses need to be eco friendly, and of good size because I use it to carry everything: lunches, shopping, a change of clothes! I’ve saved countless bags from being used, and since I went vegan I’ve been looking for an Eco friendly replacement from my leather bag. This CoolCorc product would be amazing!!!

  5. avatar Maria says:

    I would love the purse, so I can make my environmentally-friendly fashion statement. If I like the purse I would purchase the wristlet for my weekend errands.

  6. avatar Caitlin Baker says:

    I’d carry the journal cover with me everywhere. I love the purse too, but I already have a purse that is the love of my life.

  7. avatar Stephanie says:

    i actually have not owned a purse since HS and for this I blame my mother (don’t we all). Ad a kid growing up I vividly remember waking in the hot car while my mo
    Looked for her purse,this would often take 15 min a normally entail one of us going back in the house to help her find it. I have noticed however that if I am out in the summer finding a place to put my keys becomes a hassle. I’m thinking a cute little wrislette will ease my way paiessly into the purse like world again.

  8. avatar janetkonczal says:

    The large purse because I shall need it when baby comes in August :D Squee!!!

  9. avatar Ashley Valentin says:

    I would absolutely love to have that cork journal cover! I’m an tree hugging art student and I carry my sketch book everywhere I go and I would love to add a cork sketch book to my collection!

  10. avatar Marri says:

    I’d love the wallet. Right now, I’m using a leather wallet I received from my university on graduation day, and I’d really rather be able to strike up a conversation about sustainability and veganism when I go to pay for something, instead of receiving a compliment on the damn thing! *shudder* I’d really love to be able to change my alma mater’s mind about dispensing such a gift in the future, and trying out the cork wallet for myself would be a great place to start checking out alternatives for a proposal.

  11. avatar Karine Varga says:

    I would love to show off the CoolCorC Large Purse. I am a server at a local wine bar, and we also reuse our wine bottle corks for fun kitchy DIY projects.

  12. avatar Lisa Bradley says:

    I would love the journal cover, so attractive and I would give it to my grand daughter. She always has a journal with her so that she can sketch.

  13. avatar JOANN BOWMAN says:

    I would love to win the purse~ what a great conversation piece and a great way to spread the word about sustainably harvested, versatile material… cork :)

  14. avatar Alicia MacLean says:

    I think the purse, or even wristlet would be so appropriate to carry my wine corks to Whole Foods for recycling. From there, I’d be super eco-stylish, and what a conversation piece while at the wine bar!

  15. avatar Laura T says:

    I adore the The CoolCorC Large Purse! It’s so earthy and has a classic design but with the fun of being made of cork! I need a new purse too because my bunny left teeth marks on mine. He’d never have a change to sink his teeth into my CoolCorC though! Nice things are just not left on the floor in our place.

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